Founded in 1864, Government College University, Lahore is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lahore (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Government College University, Lahore (GCU) is a medium-sized coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Government College University, Lahore (GCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. GCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.